Tax Planning, Accounting and Bookkeeping for Tech Companies
Custom accounting solutions tailored for Canada’s fast-moving tech industry.
Comprehensive Accounting for Tech Companies at Every Growth Stage
In Canada’s dynamic tech ecosystem, innovation happens fast and your finances need to keep up. At Dexado Accounting & Tax, we specialize in providing end-to-end accounting, tax, and bookkeeping services for technology companies, startups, SaaS businesses, and IT consultants across the country.
Whether you’re scaling a cloud-based solution, managing a remote development team, or navigating the SR&ED tax credit process, our expert team ensures your finances stay organized, compliant, and strategically aligned with your business goals.
Our Services for IT Companies
Dexado provides specialized tax planning, accounting, and bookkeeping services for IT companies, tech startups, software vendors, and digital service providers across Canada.
Bookkeeping Solutions
Stay organized and stress-free with our meticulous bookkeeping services. We track your financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and ensure you’re always audit-ready so you can focus on driving your IT business forward.
Accounting for Tech Business Success
Our accounting services are tailored to the unique financial challenges of IT consultants. We ensure precise revenue recognition, compliance with standards, and clear financial reporting to give you a solid foundation for informed decision-making and business growth.
Expert Tax advisory
We provide proactive tax planning, risk management, and compliance tailored to IT and tech businesses. From optimizing deductions to handling cross-border taxes, our expertise ensures your company minimizes liabilities and reduces audit risk, letting you focus on growth.
CFO Advisory Services
Gain a financial edge. From cash flow management to forecasting and strategic planning, we provide insights to optimize your business performance and guide your technology company to sustainable growth.
Why Tech Companies Choose DEXADO
When you work with a specialized accounting firm for tech companies like Dexado, you gain:
- Customer Service Guarantee: We don’t just deliver reports we deliver responsiveness. Every client receives timely answers, clear communication, and proactive support.
- Experience with IT Professionals: With over 20+ years of combined experience serving IT consultants, SaaS founders, and software companies, we understand the nuances of your business model from cloud infrastructure to SR&ED claims.
- Always On Time: Whether it’s corporate tax filings, payroll runs, or investor reporting, we deliver all services on schedule without compromising accuracy or quality.
- Faster Access to Funding: With clean financials and automated reports, your business is always ready for due diligence whether you’re fundraising, applying for grants, or preparing for acquisition.
- Audit-Ready Books: CRA reviews are common in the tech industry. We keep your books airtight so you’re always prepared, without stress or disruption.
- Insightful Financial Reporting: Track your burn rate, runway, and unit economics with tailored dashboards and reporting designed for SaaS and IT companies.
- Tax Efficiency for Founders and Corporations: We help you structure compensation through a tax-optimized mix of salary, dividends, and retained earnings, while guiding equity planning and business deductions.
- Peace of Mind, Year-Round: With Dexado, you gain proactive support, clear deliverables, and full visibility into your financial health.
Challenges Faced by IT Companies in Canada
1. Complex Revenue Recognition
Licensing, subscriptions, and milestone projects each follow different accounting rules. Missteps can lead to compliance issues, delayed funding, or audit complications.
2. SR&ED Compliance
Poor documentation or aggressive claims can trigger CRA audit flags.
3. Managing Remote Teams
Paying cross-border contractors introduces payroll and compliance challenges.
4. GST/HST Across Jurisdictions
Selling software across provinces (or globally) complicates sales tax rules.
5. Bookkeeping Backlogs
Startups often delay financial management, leading to messy books and missed filings.
6. CRA Audit Triggers for Tech
Common triggers include high SR&ED claims, contractor misclassification, GST/HST errors, unusual expense claims, and rapid growth without proper documentation.
Why Choose Dexado for Accounting & Tax Services for IT Companies
At Dexado, we understand the fast-paced and evolving nature of the tech industry. Whether you’re a solo IT consultant, a SaaS founder, or a scaling startup, we craft tailored financial strategies to help you manage growth, reduce tax exposure, and build sustainable wealth.
CRA Audit Knowledge & Risk Prevention
With a former CRA auditor on our team, Dexado brings deep insight into how tech businesses are evaluated and how to reduce audit risk. We:
- Identify common CRA audit triggers in IT and SaaS companies
- Ensure proper documentation for GST/HST, payroll, and software expense claims
- Proactively reduce audit exposure while keeping you compliant
- Represent you in CRA inquiries with minimal disruption to your operations
Proactive Tax Planning for IT Companies
We don’t just file returns we help you build a tax-efficient business structure and long-term financial strategy:
- Maximize deductions for software, R&D, and remote work
- Plan mid-year and year-end tax strategies to reduce liabilities
- Design optimal salary/dividend mixes for founders and shareholders
- Support incorporation, restructuring, and succession planning
- Guide exit planning and capital gains exemption strategies
AI-Driven Automation for Accuracy & Speed
We leverage smart automation and cloud platforms to cut manual errors and speed up compliance. Our approach delivers:
- Real-time dashboards and automated reporting
- Investor-ready financials at all times
- Faster filings and reconciliations through integrated systems
FAQs
🔹Why is revenue recognition important for tech companies?
It ensures income is reported consistently and accurately critical for SaaS companies, software vendors, and startups with long-term contracts. Correct reporting builds investor trust and protects you from CRA issues.
🔹 What is accounting for information technology?
It’s specialized accounting for IT and tech firms: managing complex revenue models, SR&ED claims, global payroll, and tax rules for digital services. It goes far beyond general bookkeeping.
🔹 What is the role of an accountant in an IT company?
An accountant ensures compliance, reporting, payroll, and tax planning. For IT companies, they also structure SR&ED claims, manage cross-border transactions, and prepare financials for funding rounds and exits.